Last year I threw together a description of the UK government for a friend whose work focus shifted there. It didn’t take much to nudge this cultural organization aficionado to do it, and the historical relationship and contemporary closeness between the US and the UK made it especially interesting. I added a smidge of analysis around some standout features, and contextualized for the American reader. I just revisited it and felt, in light of the surveillance revelations, it might be of interest to a wider American audience. Enjoy.